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Italian Grinder Pasta Salad: A Must-Try Refreshing Delight!

A refreshing Italian Grinder Pasta Salad that combines rotini pasta with fresh vegetables, salami, and provolone cheese, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup salami diced
  • 1/2 cup provolone cheese diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, salami, provolone cheese, and parsley.
  3. Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the salami and provolone with marinated artichokes and extra veggies.
  • Add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or include diced bell peppers for extra crunch.

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